Job Description
Adjunct, Higher Education The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct, Higher Education.
Position Details Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
Educational Research and Administration
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Part Time
Grant Funded
No
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications for part time Higher Education (HE) Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please make sure to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, as well as a copy of your transcripts when applying for this position.
Job Summary Higher Education Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by program majors. Higher Education adjunct faculty teach up to 6 hours [2 - 3hour courses] per semester. Typical courses focus on finance, law, and leadership.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1. Instruction in traditional and online formats.
2. Assessment of student learning outcomes.
3. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Performance of other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education is required for teaching graduate level courses.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse team in diverse settings.
- Experience with online learning platforms.
- Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated success in university teaching is preferred.
About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. University of Southern Mississippi
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